Heavier rifles firing full-power rounds for longer range (e.g., SCAR-H). 3. Machine Guns
Use of polymers and carbon fiber to reduce soldier fatigue. Small Arms & Machine Guns
Standard issue for officers and specialized units (e.g., SIG Sauer M17). Heavier rifles firing full-power rounds for longer range (e
Transitioning from "iron sights" to LPVOs (Low Power Variable Optics). or blowback systems.
Gas-operated, recoil-operated, or blowback systems.